Payroll Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate weekly multi-state payroll processing for 2,000+ employees using Dayforce/Ceridian.
• Review and approve payroll batches, adjustments, manual checks, payroll corrections, tax reporting, 401(k) contributions, GL reconciliations, and payroll balancing activities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, garnishments, prevailing wage requirements, and certified payroll compliance.
• Oversee certified payroll reporting, WH-347 submissions, Davis-Bacon compliance, prevailing wage administration, and resolution of audit discrepancies or reporting issues.
• Support and coordinate payroll-related audits including SUTA, workers’ compensation, 401(k), and Department of Labor audits.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Provide leadership, training, support, and workload coordination for payroll staff while ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll systems, policies, compliance, and payroll-related processes.
• Proactively identify issues, anticipate operational needs, and implement process improvements, internal controls, and efficiencies.
• Support employee development through coaching, cross-training, and performance feedback.

HRIS & Payroll Systems Administration

• Maintain advanced knowledge of Dayforce/Ceridian payroll administration, reporting, troubleshooting, audits, employee maintenance, and process automation.
• Oversee employee payroll and HRIS transactions including hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, wage changes, leave levels, apprentice classifications, and terminations.
• Ensure payroll records, employee data, system access, and HRIS documentation remain accurate, secure, and compliant with company policies.
• Support HRIS audits, data validation, system updates, and open enrollment activities.

Certified Payroll & Apprenticeship Administration

• Oversee apprentice enrollment, RAPIDS/DOL administration, prevailing wage classifications, fringe schedules, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain certified payroll reporting within systems such as LCP Tracker, eMars, eComply, and related prevailing wage platforms.

Reporting & Operational Support

• Generate payroll reports, analytics, and reconciliations to support Finance, HR, and Operations leadership.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, timekeeping issues, employee inquiries, and job costing or phase coding concerns.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support continuous operational improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of payroll experience required, including leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• A High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.
• Experience with Certified Payroll, Davis-Bacon, and Prevailing Wage payroll required.
• Experience with Dayforce/Ceridian with a demonstrated ability to utilize Dayforce/Ceridian to improve payroll accuracy and payroll compliance management.
• Experience with Viewpoint and/or Great Plains preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and employee development skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.